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as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series
every detail was accounted for
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as in facts
a single piece of information
didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary
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as in detachments
a small military unit with a special task or function
the officer sent out a detail to patrol the perimeter of the compound
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as in jobs
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the soldier was placed on guard detail at the border crossing
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as in names
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip
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as in lists
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of details
Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The deal for the film’s director is still being worked through, so stand by for details there.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Bold design details like raised wall paneling and slate flooring lead into the home from the foyer.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Officials did not immediately release details about the driver or a potential motive.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Graham was light on details but confirmed the city met with community partners six weeks ago to discuss the potential project.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office announced the news and said that no additional details would be provided, and Barry's lawyer would only say that the money to secure his client's bond came from his friends and supporters.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In recent centuries, humans have uncovered a tremendous set of details about the fundamental laws and components of nature that make everything up.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
At the moment, not many details have been revealed about this new dinosaur-like robot.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
The White House’s website also now details the timeline for the changes to the East Wing as well as highlights other construction projects.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
During the premiere episode on October 23, Kim details the stress of co-parenting with her ex, Ye (formerly Kanye West).
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism, published in May 2024, which details the Amazon acquisition and his decades building the natural foods empire.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
The theory first started circulating after the couple’s engagement announcement in August, before intensifying after the release of Swift's new Life of a Showgirl album earlier this month — the eight track from which, Wi$t Li$t, details Swift's hopes for a family with fiancé Kelce.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Hargitay premiered the documentary, which details her mother's legacy, at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Inspired by an actual case tackled by real-life married paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring details their work with the Perron family’s extremely haunted house.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
The book also details several other incidents that his children relayed to him, including one where Preston claimed that Spears punched him in the face.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The deal for the film’s director is still being worked through, so stand by for details there.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Bold design details like raised wall paneling and slate flooring lead into the home from the foyer.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Officials did not immediately release details about the driver or a potential motive.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Graham was light on details but confirmed the city met with community partners six weeks ago to discuss the potential project.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office announced the news and said that no additional details would be provided, and Barry's lawyer would only say that the money to secure his client's bond came from his friends and supporters.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
In recent centuries, humans have uncovered a tremendous set of details about the fundamental laws and components of nature that make everything up.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
At the moment, not many details have been revealed about this new dinosaur-like robot.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
The book also details graphic and violent crimes and situations that may be triggering for some readers.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
The White House’s website also now details the timeline for the changes to the East Wing as well as highlights other construction projects.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
During the premiere episode on October 23, Kim details the stress of co-parenting with her ex, Ye (formerly Kanye West).
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism, published in May 2024, which details the Amazon acquisition and his decades building the natural foods empire.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
The theory first started circulating after the couple’s engagement announcement in August, before intensifying after the release of Swift's new Life of a Showgirl album earlier this month — the eight track from which, Wi$t Li$t, details Swift's hopes for a family with fiancé Kelce.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Hargitay premiered the documentary, which details her mother's legacy, at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Inspired by an actual case tackled by real-life married paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring details their work with the Perron family’s extremely haunted house.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
The book also details several other incidents that his children relayed to him, including one where Preston claimed that Spears punched him in the face.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for details
Noun
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This version is designed with multiple compartments underneath to keep remotes, books, and more items organized.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The advisories repeatedly urge residents to secure outdoor items, including seasonal holiday decorations, and to use extra caution when driving, particularly for high-profile and commercial vehicles.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even leaving these facts aside, neither the doctrinaire socialism nor militant Islam have ever improved any place on earth, and New York City will not be the first.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Once a workplace romance becomes public, emotion lingers longer than facts, and rumors can travel faster than truth.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Israeli military has amassed two major groups of armored vehicles in Sheikh Radwan, to the north of Gaza City, according to the imagery, with additional detachments of armored vehicles stationed along roads that lead toward Israel.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Although the much smaller Michino’o/Togitsu metal foundry detachments could not compete with the Ōhashi unit in terms of sheer noise and numbers, these girls were in high spirits this fine and yet‑too‑hot hot morning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are several high-profile college football coaching jobs available midway through the 2025 season — and all-time great coach Nick Saban is a popular name floated as a potential candidate.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are alternative sources for jobs data, such as ADP’s private-sector payrolls and proxies produced by the Chicago Fed, which Goolsbee oversees, but few good ways to track consumer prices.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The lawsuit also names Diddy’s longtime attorney Kenneth Meiselas as a co-defendant.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The suit also names White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, along with the offices for president and vice president.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As of today's writing, the Bureau of Prisons website lists Combs' release date as May 8, 2028, which suggests he may be let out early for good behavior.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Stargazers hoping to get a closer look at the planets of the solar system should read our roundup of the best telescope deals available in 2025, along with our nightly skywatching guide that lists all of the top stargazing sights on display in November.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The 53-year-old Dane is many things that Ten Hag is not.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, there are signs that things could be changing, and quickly.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Points are also awarded for specific missions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Russian mercenaries have deployed to Mali for counterterrorism missions since 2021, first as part of the Wagner Group and now as what Moscow calls the Africa Corps.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Details.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/details. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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